Movin' & Groovin'
Nothing slows this girl down! Fpr awhile we were concerned she didn't know how to sit because we rarely witnessed it. But then we realized it's because she never pauses long enough to sit still! She is constantly on the move - army crawl style and climbing and grabbing and rolling everywhere.
Eden and Addison just love her. Eden often snuggles her - a bit too much sometimes! But it's good that we have two "babysitters" who keep an eye (or 2!) on Ivy at all times. Nothing entertains a baby like two older kids!
Month 7
I had 2 business trips a week apart that took me away from Ivy overnight for the first time. It was very difficult for me, especially the logistics of breastfeeding. I know it was hard on Tim too. But we all made it through just fine.
Sometimes the clingy stage can be so tiring, but it's also a warm and fuzzy feeling to know a little baby needs you and loves you so much. That you can dry their tears just by holding them!
Other than Ivy being demanding of our contact and attention, she is usually smiling and laughing so much. She definitely needs attention but once she's got it she is as happy as can be!
Month 8
In June was Ivy's first vacation and hotel stay at the Wisconsin Dells.We stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge and were nervous about how she would be, given that we couldn't turn her loose most of the stay. But she did great, she was happy to be held or just looking around at all the site.
There was some fun for her too - it was her first time in a pool! She pretty much just splashed and kicked. It was good to see that she wasn't afraid of the water and had some interest.
Summer is full of fun! Ivy went to her first 4th of July fireworks! She slept and nursed for awhile when the fireworks got going, but then woke up and watched for a bit. No tears and no fear, so it was a very enjoyable night! She was alert and on the walk back to the car she was very interested in all the people and neighborhood parties around us!
Generally, Ivy is in constant motion and she tries to eat everything! She's a grabber and very curious, a very tiring combination!
Friday, October 9, 2015
Ivy - 11 Months
Nearing the end of "baby"
These updates get further and further apart, but such is the life of a working mother of 3. However, I'd rather let the blog slide in favor of tending to my children - so I'll say that's the reason!
11 months - what a ride it has been. I can't believe we are nearing a year. That it's already been a year since I was hugely pregnant. Eating burgers, suffering constant heartburn and swollen ankles...and trying to decide on a girl name for Baby Minion!
But here we are. Invitations for Ivy's 1st birthday party went out in the mail, her outfit and gift arrived today.
She's got 4 teeth and more on the way, and is favoring standing and cruising almost everywhere. She is an explorer with determination and curiosity. Ivy will continue to challenge us to keep up with her, but I look forward to where Ivy the Toddler takes us.
The one baby characteristic she hasn't outgrown yet is sleeping through the night. In fact, she is still in infant stage! She wakes up 3-4 times a night and must snuggle and/or nurse/have a bottle to go back to sleep. Of all the baby characteristics I will miss - waking up 4x a night will not be one of them.
However, I know years from now I will think back fondly to the hours I have spent over the years, in the dark, rocking and whispering to my little baby girls.
Clearance Sale
With the baby months coming to a close, we have been piling up the baby equipment in the basement the past few months. And just this week we sold our swing and bouncer. I will admit I was sad to see them go. Not because I want to keep using them - and I'm relieved to have the space in our home, but because I see our memories in them. I see our babies swinging and sleeping in the swing (or screaming!), and I see the monkey toy hanging from the bouncer that they all strained to reach!
Keeping this equipment would just make me hate them as clutter in my basement, so it's all rational (and the $$ doesn't hurt!), but I do see images of our girls go out the door along with it. These toys and baby items really do become part of a parent's life!
Well, in just a few weeks we'll be celebrating the 1st year of little Ivy's life. We are so looking forward to it and there's many more adventures to come!
These updates get further and further apart, but such is the life of a working mother of 3. However, I'd rather let the blog slide in favor of tending to my children - so I'll say that's the reason!
11 months - what a ride it has been. I can't believe we are nearing a year. That it's already been a year since I was hugely pregnant. Eating burgers, suffering constant heartburn and swollen ankles...and trying to decide on a girl name for Baby Minion!
But here we are. Invitations for Ivy's 1st birthday party went out in the mail, her outfit and gift arrived today.
She's got 4 teeth and more on the way, and is favoring standing and cruising almost everywhere. She is an explorer with determination and curiosity. Ivy will continue to challenge us to keep up with her, but I look forward to where Ivy the Toddler takes us.
The one baby characteristic she hasn't outgrown yet is sleeping through the night. In fact, she is still in infant stage! She wakes up 3-4 times a night and must snuggle and/or nurse/have a bottle to go back to sleep. Of all the baby characteristics I will miss - waking up 4x a night will not be one of them.
However, I know years from now I will think back fondly to the hours I have spent over the years, in the dark, rocking and whispering to my little baby girls.
Clearance Sale
With the baby months coming to a close, we have been piling up the baby equipment in the basement the past few months. And just this week we sold our swing and bouncer. I will admit I was sad to see them go. Not because I want to keep using them - and I'm relieved to have the space in our home, but because I see our memories in them. I see our babies swinging and sleeping in the swing (or screaming!), and I see the monkey toy hanging from the bouncer that they all strained to reach!
Keeping this equipment would just make me hate them as clutter in my basement, so it's all rational (and the $$ doesn't hurt!), but I do see images of our girls go out the door along with it. These toys and baby items really do become part of a parent's life!
Well, in just a few weeks we'll be celebrating the 1st year of little Ivy's life. We are so looking forward to it and there's many more adventures to come!
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